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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 175.56 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 175.56 and 110.87 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 175.56 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/175.56 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 175.56 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 19,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.34/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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